CVE-2024-28739
CVE-2024-28739 is a high-severity vulnerability in Koha with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25828
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Koha
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue in Koha ILS 23.05 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the format parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-28739?
- An issue in Koha ILS 23.05 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the format parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2024-28739?
- CVE-2024-28739 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-28739 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-28739?
- CVE-2024-28739 affects Koha. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-28739?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-28739 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-28739 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25828.
- When was CVE-2024-28739 published?
- CVE-2024-28739 was published on 2024-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:koha:koha:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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